“Because if you try to outrun anyone or anything in first gear, you are going to lift that front and crash. Get yourself into second at least.” “I would prefer a scooter or something.” “First, I will not be letting you ride a scooter with us. It wouldn’t even keep up,” I said, scrunching my nose. “And second, how the hell would that work? I tow it behind my bike in the rare case you need to get away without me?”